Tank Commandos
“Battle Born...Passions...Defiant Men at War.”
Synopsis
A demolition squad searches for how the Germans are getting tanks across a river. An Italian boy leads them to a bridge under the surface of the water.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert Barron
Lt. Jim Blaine
Donato Farretta
Diano
Maggie Lawrence
Nurse Jean
Wally Campo
Pvt. Sonny Lazzotti
Leo V. Matranga
Shorty
Jack B. Sowards
Pvt. Todd
Anthony Rich
Pvt. Sands
Larry Hudson
Capt. Praxton
Maria Monay
Italian Woman
Carmen D'Antonio
Teresa
David Addis
Clifton
Russ Prescott
Taylor
Freddie Roberto
Captured Italian Traitor
Jerry Lear
Bartender
Fred Gavlin
German Soldier
Joan Connors
Prostitute
Larry Shuttleworth
Sergeant
Lee Redman
G.I.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Topper
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Topper
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Tank Commandos
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Topper
Burt Topper
Ronald Stein
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Asa Boyd Clark
James H. Nicholson, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Burt Topper
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Topper
Director
Burt Topper
Writer
Asa Boyd Clark
Editor
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Director of Photography
Burt Topper
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tank Commandos.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tank Commandos
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tank Commandos about?
A demolition squad searches for how the Germans are getting tanks across a river. An Italian boy leads them to a bridge under the surface of the water.
Who directed Tank Commandos?
Tank Commandos was directed by Burt Topper.
Who stars in Tank Commandos?
The principal cast of Tank Commandos includes Robert Barron, Donato Farretta, Maggie Lawrence, Wally Campo, Leo V. Matranga.
When was Tank Commandos released and how long is it?
Tank Commandos was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Tank Commandos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tank Commandos was composed by Ronald Stein.